Our photographers put together their best photos from the Texans' 2015-16 season.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt carries a flag as he runs onto the field during pre-game ceremonies before an NFL football game between the Texans and the New York Jets at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )

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Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain (28) breaks up a pass at the goal line intended for Houston Texans running back Jonathan Grimes (41) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Sun Life Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Miami. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain (28) breaks up a pass at the goal line intended for Houston Texans running back Jonathan Grimes (41) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Sun Life Stadium ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett ... more

A Houston Texans fan spins his shirt in the air as he cheers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

A Houston Texans fan spins his shirt in the air as he cheers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / ... more

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Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey (97) dives on a fumble by Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) after Hoyer was sacked by Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey (97) dives on a fumble by Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) after Hoyer was sacked by Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the second ... more

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) dives into the end zone after breaking away from Houston Texans defensive back Rahim Moore (26) for a 7-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) dives into the end zone after breaking away from Houston Texans defensive back Rahim Moore (26) for a 7-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) walks off the field after a fourth down during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) walks off the field after a fourth down during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver Keith Mumphery (12) reaches up for the pass as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) covered him during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans wide receiver Keith Mumphery (12) reaches up for the pass as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) covered him during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on ... more

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien argues a call, of an incomplete pass in the end zone to Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, with referee Peter Morelli (135) during the first quarter of an NFL pre-season football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in New Orleans. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien argues a call, of an incomplete pass in the end zone to Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, with referee Peter Morelli (135) during the first quarter of an NFL ... more

Madonna Pool, left to right, Shannon Reynold and Lorie Stubbs stand and cheer following a touchdown by the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs, at NRG Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( Jon Shapley / Houston Chronicle ) less

Madonna Pool, left to right, Shannon Reynold and Lorie Stubbs stand and cheer following a touchdown by the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City ... more

Houston Texans linebacker John Simon (51) brings down Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans linebacker John Simon (51) brings down Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. ( Karen Warren / ... more

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) is stopped by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Charlotte. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) is stopped by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) misses a pass while being guarded by Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Chris Conte (23) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) tries to stay in bounds on an eventual incomplete pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) tries to stay in bounds on an eventual incomplete pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, in Houston. ( ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) beats Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Davon House (31) for a reception down the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, in Jacksonville. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) beats Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Davon House (31) for a reception down the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field on ... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is carted off the field after suffering a leg injury during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Miami. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is carted off the field after suffering a leg injury during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on Sunday, ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) takes down Tennessee Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger (7) during the second quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Houston. ( Michael ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) hauls in a long touchdown pass from QB T.J. Yates against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones (24) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver Cecil Shorts (18) celebrates after Shorts threw the touchdown pass to running back Alfred Blue during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans wide receiver Cecil Shorts (18) celebrates after Shorts threw the touchdown pass to running back Alfred Blue during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 22, ... more

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) leaps over New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) on a run near the goal line during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) leaps over New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) on a run near the goal line during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) beats New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) for a 61-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) beats New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) for a 61-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, ... more

New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is hit by Houston Texans strong safety Quintin Demps (27) as he dives across the goal line for a 6-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is hit by Houston Texans strong safety Quintin Demps (27) as he dives across the goal line for a 6-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football ... more

Houston Texans defensive back Charles James (31) breaks up a pass intended for New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker (87) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive back Charles James (31) breaks up a pass intended for New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker (87) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 22, ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up to catch a pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) reaches up to catch a pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) stands in the tunnel with an American flag during the introduction of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) stands in the tunnel with an American flag during the introduction of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / ... more

Houston Texans defensive back Eddie Pleasant (35) hauls in an interception on a pass intended for New York Jets wide receiver Devin Smith (19) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive back Eddie Pleasant (35) hauls in an interception on a pass intended for New York Jets wide receiver Devin Smith (19) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on ... more

Buffalo Bills free safety Corey Graham (20) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sunday, ... more

Houston Texans running back Chris Polk (22) jumps over Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) for an 11-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans running back Chris Polk (22) jumps over Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) for an 11-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo ... more

Houston Texans nose tackle Vince Wilfork (75) and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) wrap up New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans nose tackle Vince Wilfork (75) and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) wrap up New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) grabs onto the leg of New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (38) during the second half an NFL game at NRG Stadium Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Houston. ( ... more

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) attempts to catch a pass as Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) covers him during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Houston . ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) attempts to catch a pass as Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) covers him during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) was injured on this sack by New England Patriots defensive end Akiem Hicks (72) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Houston . ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) was injured on this sack by New England Patriots defensive end Akiem Hicks (72) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 13, ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) gets sacked by New England Patriots defensive ends Akiem Hicks (72) and Rob Ninkovich (50) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, ... more

Houston Texans wide receiver Jaelen Strong (11) reaches for the end zone as he is hit by Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker D'Qwell Jackson (52) for an 8-yard touchdown reception during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Indianapolis. The Texans beat the Colts 16-10, for the Texans' first win in Indianapolis in franchise history. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans wide receiver Jaelen Strong (11) reaches for the end zone as he is hit by Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker D'Qwell Jackson (52) for an 8-yard touchdown reception during the fourth quarter of ... more

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) is tripped up by Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker D'Qwell Jackson (52) and outside linebacker Erik Walden (93) for a short gain during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in Indianapolis. The Texans beat the Colts 16-10, for the Texans' first win in Indianapolis in franchise history. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) is tripped up by Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker D'Qwell Jackson (52) and outside linebacker Erik Walden (93) for a short gain during the fourth quarter of an ... more

Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) breaks up a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson (15) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) breaks up a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson (15) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, ... more

Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz (87) catches a pass for a first down during the second half of an NFL game at NRG Stadium Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Houston. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz (87) catches a pass for a first down during the second half of an NFL game at NRG Stadium Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Houston. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle )

Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) after his sack brought up a fourth down during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) after his sack brought up a fourth down during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after making a sack on third down during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after making a sack on third down during the first quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / ... more

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson (15) reaches for a pass as Houston Texans strong safeys Kevin Johnson (30) and Quintin Demps (27) defended on the play during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson (15) reaches for a pass as Houston Texans strong safeys Kevin Johnson (30) and Quintin Demps (27) defended on the play during the second quarter of an NFL ... more

Houston Texans kicker Nick Novak (8) celebrates his 51-yard field goal with Texans center Ben Jones (60) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans kicker Nick Novak (8) celebrates his 51-yard field goal with Texans center Ben Jones (60) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Houston. ( ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) on a quarter back keeper during the second quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) on a quarter back keeper during the second quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) in the tunnel during player introductions before the start of the first quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer (7) in the tunnel during player introductions before the start of the first quarter of an AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ... more

Kansas City Chiefs free safety Husain Abdullah (39) and defensive back Tyvon Branch (27) break up a pass at the goal line intended for Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) during the fourth quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Kansas City Chiefs free safety Husain Abdullah (39) and defensive back Tyvon Branch (27) break up a pass at the goal line intended for Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin (84) during the fourth quarter of ... more

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt puts his helmet on the turf after suffering an injury during the third quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt puts his helmet on the turf after suffering an injury during the third quarter of the AFC Wildcard playoff game at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Houston. ( ... more